Scammers are impersonating U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in central North Carolina, using intimidation tactics and even providing fake names and badge numbers to trick residents into ...

The scammer will provide the name and phone number of an actual CBP employee; some provide face case numbers and badge numbers. A variation on the scam call uses pre-recorded message. The target ...

“Criminal organizations could have used these badges for their illicit activity under the guise of federal agents. Our CBP officers were able to identify these very realistic counterfeits and stop ...

FBI El Paso Special Agent in Charge John Morales said Perez Jr.’s actions “tarnished the badge” and “undermined the public’s trust in law enforcement.” CBP responded to an arrest with ...